1983 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight vs. 1969 Oldsmobile Cutlass
To start off, 1983 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Oldsmobile Cutlass. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Oldsmobile Cutlass would be higher. At 7,446 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Oldsmobile Cutlass is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Oldsmobile Cutlass weights approximately 25 kg more than 1983 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control.
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1983 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | 1969 Oldsmobile Cutlass | |
Make | Oldsmobile | Oldsmobile |
Model | Ninety-Eight | Cutlass |
Year Released | 1983 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4127 cc | 7446 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1755 kg | 1780 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5610 mm | 5280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2960 mm |